Auckland Live is the body that runs the performing arts, culture and events programme for Auckland's central venues, and the website calls it the largest performing arts platform in New Zealand. Its venues include The Civic, the Bruce Mason Centre, the Herald Theatre, the ASB Waterfront Theatre and Aotea Square. The programme covers music concerts, theatre, comedy, dance, musicals, opera, classical music, cabaret, circus and magic, kapa haka, film, talks, visual arts, and family and children's shows. Ticket prices are grouped as free, under $50, $50 to $100 and over $100. The website has tickets and seating information, and access information for patrons with access needs. We hear the BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival is returning to Aotea Square this October, and that the We The Young activations are on in the city centre. The Auckland Arts Festival is listed for 2027, with The Choir of Man as the headline show. The programme is listed at the Aotea Centre on Mayoral Drive in the Auckland CBD.